Korea Land and Climate

Korea Land and Climate

The Korean Peninsula extends southward from the northeast part of the Asian continent. The Peninsula is currently divided into the Democratic People's Republic of korea in the north, and the Republic of Korea in the south.

To the west of the Peninsula lies the Yellow sea, with about 70percent being mountainous, particularly on the east coast. The western and southern coasts are deeply indented, and there are more than 3,000 islands and harbors.

The major rivers on the peninsula include the Amnokkang River and Tuman-gang River in the north and the Naktonggang River and the Han-gang River in the south.

The highest mountain on the Peninsula is Mt. Paektusan; Mt. Hallasan on Chejudo Island and Mt. Soraksan are two of the more well-known mountains in the south.

Korea enjoys four seasons and a variety of different weather types. Spring and autumn are rather short, but very pleasant with crisp weather and many days of sunshine.

Located in the East Asian monsoon belt, the peninsula has hot, humid summers, with the main rainfall occurring during the monsoon season which usually begins at the end of  June.

Winter is cold and dry, with occasional snow,  although spells of cold weather normally alternate with days of warmer weather.